Find out which plastic it is first. For hard plastics, makers list epoxies, super glues and hybrid glues with wood; for polypropylene and polyethylene, the one glue we found that lists them is Loctite’s Plastics Bonding System.
Gluing
To
Wood
solid wood, plywood, MDF
Where
What holds
Two-part epoxy or super glue
18 products have both surfaces on their makers’ lists.
Gorilla Epoxy (two-part epoxy). Apply within 5 minutes of mixing, then clamp 30 minutes. Fills gaps; water resistant, not for constant water.
Gorilla Super Glue Gel (super glue). Sets in 10 to 45 seconds. Gorilla rates it for indoor use and not for filling gaps.
Loctite Vinyl, Fabric & Plastic Flexible Adhesive (flexible solvent glue). Cures in 24 hours. Not for heat over 140°F.
Loctite Extreme Glue (hybrid polymer glue). Clamp 30 minutes, full cure in about 24 hours. Water resistant, not for underwater use.
Original Gorilla Glue (polyurethane glue). Clamp 1 to 2 hours; best after 24 hours. Waterproof (ANSI/HPVA Type I), and it expands as it cures.
Liquid Nails Fuze*It Max (construction adhesive). Press together within 10 minutes; cures in 12 to 24 hours. Goes on from 0 to 140°F.
12 more products list both.
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Glues whose makers list hard plastic and wood
Glues listed for both hard plastic and wood
Product
Type
Outdoor use
Gorilla Epoxy
Two-part epoxy
Yes
Loctite Epoxy Instant Mix 5 Minute
Two-part epoxy
Not stated
J-B Weld Original
Two-part epoxy
Not stated
J-B Weld KwikWeld
Two-part epoxy
Not stated
J-B Weld ClearWeld
Two-part epoxy
Not stated
Gorilla Super Glue Gel
Super glue
No
Loctite Super Glue Gel Control
Super glue
No
Loctite Super Glue Plastics Bonding System
Super glue
No
J-B Weld SuperWeld
Super glue
Not stated
Original Gorilla Glue
Polyurethane glue
Yes
Liquid Nails Fuze*It Max
Construction adhesive
Yes
Loctite Extreme Glue
Hybrid polymer glue
Yes
Loctite Metal Glue
Hybrid polymer glue
Not stated
Loctite Vinyl, Fabric & Plastic Flexible Adhesive
Flexible solvent glue
Not stated
E6000
Flexible solvent glue
Not stated
E6000 Plus
Flexible solvent glue
Yes
Gorilla Clear Grip
Contact adhesive
Yes
Gorilla Fabric Glue
Fabric glue
Yes
Outdoor use as each maker states it. “Not stated” means the maker’s page and data sheet don’t say.
None of the wood glues we read, from Titebond or Gorilla, lists plastic, so they’re not on the list. Check the recycling number if you don’t know the plastic.
Recycling numberin the triangle of arrows
The recycling number molded into the plastic tells you which one it is.
Polypropylene or polyethylene to wood
Loctite’s Super Glue Plastics Bonding System is the glue we found that lists both of these plastics, with its activator, and it lists wood too. It isn’t for outdoor use.
PVC boards on wood
For PVC trim or boards going onto wood, Loctite’s PVC guide suggests a strong construction adhesive, then fastening or clamping the board while it dries. More in PVC.
Not by the labels we read: Titebond's and Gorilla's wood glues list wood, and none of them lists plastic.
What's the best outdoor glue for plastic to wood?
Choose one rated for outdoor use that lists both, such as Gorilla Epoxy, Loctite Extreme Glue or E6000 Plus. The super glue gels in the table are indoor only.
The glues that list both surfaces come from each maker’s own surface list, and the PVC board advice from Loctite’s PVC guide. Checked against published data from Gorilla Glue Company, Henkel, J-B Weld, Franklin International and Eclectic Products (plus 1 more).
See all 35 sources
Gorilla Glue Company, Gorilla Super Glue Gel: product page, FAQ and SDS (2025)
Gorilla Glue Company, Original Gorilla Glue: product page, FAQ and SDS (2024)
